The annual campaign to raise funds for the church budget will conclude October 28. Church members will receive special mailings in the very near future emphasizing the importance of creating the funds necessary to meet the church's operating expenses.
According to Ben Casey, 2007 Stewardship Chair, "While it is so vital that we raise funds to build a new sanctuary and education building, it is absolutely necessary that we raise funds to meet operational expenses. Our challenges are perhaps greater than the challenges of the congregation of 1840. We have to not only survive, but we must thrive. All of the people, locally, regionally, and nationwide, who have poured out their love for this congregation in the aftermath of the fire are counting on us. Stewardship is part of our spiritual journey, recognizing that what we give is so small in comparison to what God gave us on the cross."
Monday, October 8, 2007
What Fun One Misses When One Misses Church Activities
Those who missed the Bethany Concert Saturday evening missed a good time. Some can only wonder how good a good time!
The music festival raised over $1,200 for Bethany's Rebuilding Fund!
Bethany thanks Sara and Simon Spalding for organizing the event, the fundraising committee for the food, and special thanks to Pepsi of New Bern (Minges Bottling), Harris Teeter, Piggly Wiggly, Wal-Mart, Sandra Faulkner, Kelly and Buck Jones and the ladies of the church for the donation of food and beverage items, John Cannan and John Beeman for grilling, and to all who helped set up and clean up.
The music festival raised over $1,200 for Bethany's Rebuilding Fund!
Bethany thanks Sara and Simon Spalding for organizing the event, the fundraising committee for the food, and special thanks to Pepsi of New Bern (Minges Bottling), Harris Teeter, Piggly Wiggly, Wal-Mart, Sandra Faulkner, Kelly and Buck Jones and the ladies of the church for the donation of food and beverage items, John Cannan and John Beeman for grilling, and to all who helped set up and clean up.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Arapahoe Music Festival Program Set
Saturday, October 6, Bethany Christian Church Pavilion, Corner of NC Highway 306 South and Seafarer Road (Bethany Crossing)
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Food concession available.
Admission: FREE. Love offerings to benefit rebuilding of Bethany Christian Church gratefully accepted!
Festival Time: 5:00 p.m. to around 8:30 p.m.
Introductory Remarks & Opening Prayer
Rev. Gary Edge, Bethany Christian Church
Centenary United Methodist Church Praise Team
Contemporary Christian Praise & Worship Music
(Dana Scott, Duffy Huffman, Judi Epps, Cindy Polo, Gary & Nan Barker, Deanie Singleton, Bill Pritchett, Ty Arrowood, Director Simon Spalding)
John & Cathy Hurt
Southern Gospel Music
Craven Brass Quintet
Dixieland, Traditional American and Classical Brass Favorites
(Dan Jones, Frank Swanson, Art Gottschalk, Chris Mele, Dorothy Lupton)
Frank Murphy
Irish Folk Music
The RetroRockets
Vintage Rock & Roll
(Simon Spalding, Chris Kling, Bill Pritchett)
Tuppence & Friends
Hymn Sing-Along Finale
(Simon & Sara Spalding & other performers)
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Food concession available.
Admission: FREE. Love offerings to benefit rebuilding of Bethany Christian Church gratefully accepted!
Festival Time: 5:00 p.m. to around 8:30 p.m.
Introductory Remarks & Opening Prayer
Rev. Gary Edge, Bethany Christian Church
Centenary United Methodist Church Praise Team
Contemporary Christian Praise & Worship Music
(Dana Scott, Duffy Huffman, Judi Epps, Cindy Polo, Gary & Nan Barker, Deanie Singleton, Bill Pritchett, Ty Arrowood, Director Simon Spalding)
John & Cathy Hurt
Southern Gospel Music
Craven Brass Quintet
Dixieland, Traditional American and Classical Brass Favorites
(Dan Jones, Frank Swanson, Art Gottschalk, Chris Mele, Dorothy Lupton)
Frank Murphy
Irish Folk Music
The RetroRockets
Vintage Rock & Roll
(Simon Spalding, Chris Kling, Bill Pritchett)
Tuppence & Friends
Hymn Sing-Along Finale
(Simon & Sara Spalding & other performers)
Music Festival Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help set up for the Arapahoe Music Festival Saturday, October 6, around 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, please contact Sara Spalding, 259-5176.
MumFest Booth Volunteers Needed!
Bethany will have a booth at MumFest Saturday, October 13, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be two raffles: a large gift basket filled with donated items, and a queen-sized quilt raffle.
The fundraising committee needs 2-3 volunteers per 2-hour shift at the booth on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. Not many have signed up to help so far, so please volunteer! For further information, please contact Terry Cannan, 670-0030 or 249-2422.
The fundraising committee needs 2-3 volunteers per 2-hour shift at the booth on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. Not many have signed up to help so far, so please volunteer! For further information, please contact Terry Cannan, 670-0030 or 249-2422.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Barbecued Chicken Dinner Raises Over $3,600!
Merritt Watson tends to the chickens.
Photo by Tommy Banks
The barbecued chicken dinner Sept. 22 netted over $3,600 that will benefit Bethany’s rebuilding fund.
Organized by Bethany’s fundraising committee, the event had a great turnout of volunteers, all of whom had a good time working for a new church building.
The fundraising committee and the Bethany church family wish to thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their help, without which the church could not have been so successful: Merrit Watson for serving as our chief chicken cook; all the men who helped cook chickens and/or provided cookers; Eastern Propane for donating the gas for the cookers; Belangia's for ordering the chickens and rolls and giving us a good deal; all the women of Bethany who provided cakes and tea; Roland humphrey for donating the coleslaw; the Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their facilities; Armstrong's Grocery in New Bern for donating some paper goods; everyone who helped prepare and serve; all who helped clean up; members of the fundraising committee for planning and organizing; and everyone in the community who supported the event.
Photo by Tommy Banks
The barbecued chicken dinner Sept. 22 netted over $3,600 that will benefit Bethany’s rebuilding fund.
Organized by Bethany’s fundraising committee, the event had a great turnout of volunteers, all of whom had a good time working for a new church building.
The fundraising committee and the Bethany church family wish to thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their help, without which the church could not have been so successful: Merrit Watson for serving as our chief chicken cook; all the men who helped cook chickens and/or provided cookers; Eastern Propane for donating the gas for the cookers; Belangia's for ordering the chickens and rolls and giving us a good deal; all the women of Bethany who provided cakes and tea; Roland humphrey for donating the coleslaw; the Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their facilities; Armstrong's Grocery in New Bern for donating some paper goods; everyone who helped prepare and serve; all who helped clean up; members of the fundraising committee for planning and organizing; and everyone in the community who supported the event.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Stewardship Committee Meets: Makes Decision
The church's stewardship committee met briefly after Sunday School on September 23. The members of the committee made one important decision, to not only meet Sunday, September 30, but to come away from that meeting with the defined plan for a stewardship campaign. The committee will attempt to emphasize that while the church has a capital campaign coming for building a new church, the church must continue to practice stewardship for the operational, evangelistic, educational, and outreach missions of the congregation. These activities are ongoing while funds are being raised to build a new sanctuary, education building, and fellowship hall to replace what was destroyed by fire.
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